AMERICAN RIVER PUMP STATION PROJECT TRANSFER.

SEC. 503. AMERICAN RIVER PUMP STATION PROJECT TRANSFER.(a) Authority To Transfer.—The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) shall transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, which includes the Pumping Plant, associated facilities, and easements necessary for permanent operation of the facilities, to the Placer County Water Agency, in accordance with the terms of Contract No. 02–LC–20–7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency and the terms and conditions established in this section.122 STAT. 832(b) Federal Costs Nonreimbursable.—Federal costs associated with construction of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, are nonreimbursable.(c) Grant of Real Property Interest.—The Secretary is authorized to grant title to Placer County Water Agency as provided in subsection (a) in full satisfaction of the United States’ obligations under Land Purchase Contract 14–06–859–308 to provide a water supply to the Placer County Water Agency.(d) Compliance With Environmental Laws.—(1) In general.—Before conveying land and facilities pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable requirements under—(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and(C) any other law applicable to the land and facilities.(2) Effect.—Nothing in this section modifies or alters any obligations under—(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).(e) Release From Liability.—Effective on the date of transfer to the Placer County Water Agency of any land or facility under this section, the United States shall not be liable for damages arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the land and facilities, consistent with Article 9 of Contract No. 02–LC–20–7790 between the United States and Placer County Water Agency.